Department of Justice Canada - News Releases

Government of Canada Funds Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre to Help Victims of Child Abuse

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:05:00 GMT

Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, attended the grand opening of the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre and announced that close to $350,000 in federal funding will be made available to the Centre to help young victims and their families.

Government Supports Private Member's Bill to Keep Victims Safe From Conditionally Released Offenders

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the Government's support for Private Member's Bill C-489 (restrictions on offenders), An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. Sponsored by Mark Warawa, M.P. for Langley, this legislation would impose restrictions on offenders who are conditionally released.

Parliament Passes Legislation to Combat Nuclear Terrorism

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:15:00 GMT

The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today welcomed the vote in Parliament to pass the Nuclear Terrorism Act. The legislation will help keep our streets and communities safe by strengthening the Criminal Code in order to combat nuclear terrorism.

Government of Canada Supports Private Member's Bill Tackling Gang Recruitment

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the Government of Canada's continued support for Private Member's Bill C-394 (criminal organization recruitment), sponsored by Parm Gill, M.P. for Brampton-Springdale.

Legislation to Double Victim Surcharge Passes Parliament

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:03:00 GMT

Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, welcomed the vote in Parliament to pass the Increasing Offenders' Accountability for Victims Act.

Government of Canada Stands up for Families of Victims

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Today, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture), spoke about the Government of Canada's ongoing commitment to addressing the needs of victims of crime at a symposium hosted by the Association of Families of Persons Assassinated or Disappeared.

Government Supports Private Member's Bill to Reduce Parole Eligibility for Violent Murderers

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the Government's support for Private Member's Bill C-478, the Respecting Families of Murdered and Brutalized Persons Act. Sponsored by James Bezan, M.P. for Selkirk-Interlake, this legislation would restrict parole eligibility for some of the most violent murderers.

Important Measures to Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Legislation Pass Parliament

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:00:00 GMT

The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today welcomed the vote in Parliament to pass the Combating Terrorism Act. This legislation ensures that Canada has the tools it needs to anticipate and respond effectively to acts of terrorism.

Government of Canada Launches Consultations on the Victims Bill of Rights

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Vic Toews, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Provencher and Minister of Public Safety, launched consultations with victims of crime, victim advocates and victim-serving organizations to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.

Government of Canada Launches Eighth National Victims of Crime Awareness Week

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:55:00 GMT

Today, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, launched the 2013 National Victims of Crime Awareness Week at a Federal Symposium, attended by victims, victim advocates, victim service organizations, and policy-makers.